Skales Toasts To Life In Konibaje John Networq Returns With The Apple That Fell Far

NIGERIAN singer Skales was in the middle of his North American autumn tour last month, after having completed a sold- out European summer tour and released one of the afrobeats songs of the summer Say You Bad ( Remix), when he found out the heartbreaking news that his mother had passed away.

With the musician pushing back his long- awaited Sweet Distractions deluxe album to 2023 to pay respects to his late mother, her passing has also formed the backdrop and inspiration for him to release his hopeful new single titled Konibaje.

Translated from his native Yoruba language to English, Konibaje means, “it won’t be bad”, and the song follows through on this meaning with its hopeful and resilient theme. Produced by longtime collaborator Jay Pizzle ( Kizz Daniel, Patoranking, Olamide), Konibaje is an infec

Atious dance floor filler laced with thumping drums and catchy synth arrangements, as we have come to expect from Skales. Lyrically, the Nigerian music heavyweight is in a self- confident mood on Konibaje as he croons about being resilient and taking care of business in the face of adversity. Speaking about the record, Skales told Weekend Beats,

“Life is happening, and it’s those things that are happening to me and around me that made me come up with this song. My aim for

Napple doesn’t fall far from its tree, they say. However, this one did. John Networq has dared to survive since he was a youngster, despite being born into an average household and being driven into poverty after the death of his father. This Nigerian Elite rapper has experienced enough lifetimes to inform his story telling, which is delivered in witty lines that leave listeners figuratively drooling for more. He has lived from the hot, tropical weather of Warri Delta state, Nigeria, to the dreadful winters of the south of France and the sweet sunshine of Northern California. The Apple That Fell Far ( TATFF) is John

Networq’s first project the song is to give hope and confidence to anyone listening that may be going through it. Also, this song is really special to me, as it is my first release since my mother passed away, and instead of being sad, I am choosing to celebrate life, and strive for more success, just like my mum would want me to.” since his last effort 2018 Son of Merlin Vol 2. This new effort consists of five solo tracks and one collaboration with Southern Nigeria’s newest raving talents, Kaptain and Brenny Jones, who give flawless chart- topping assistance on the record. ‘ Hear Word’.

The project kick starts with My Story where John Networq talks about his journey from the recent past, throwing in praises to his mum for her efforts. The next song is SABI, which matches the calibre of the conventional wedding song in Nigeria.

The last record The Apple That Fell Far, which is also the title track, ties it all together and it’s better experienced than told. TATFF is a project that will surely increase John Networq’s recognition as a legitimate elite lyricist.